Burlington Central - Nelson School Realignment Boundary Review
During the Burlington Southwest Boundary Review, HDSB Planning staff received feedback from the Boundary Review Committee (BRC) and the public regarding the split cohort at Tecumseh Public School. Following the approval of Board Report 26039 on June 2, 2026, this review represents the next logical step for the neighbourhoods east of Guelph Line. Since scenario 14b (modified) successfully resolved the French Immersion split, this review will focus exclusively on the English program.
At the June 2, 2026, Board meeting, HDSB Trustees approved a motion to initiate a boundary review process to realign the Burlington - Nelson Boundary along Guelph Line. This process will be managed by a newly established Steering Committee and will have no impact on currently enrolled students. The review is scheduled for completion before the distribution of option sheets, which begins in October 2026. Implementation of any boundary changes may take effect as early as September 2027.
The motion, as presented in Board Report 26040 is as follows:
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Trustees direct staff to initiate and complete a boundary review for Secondary Review Areas (SRA) 101 Downtown Burlington, 102, Southeast Burlington, to realign the boundaries of the English program for community cohesion.
The boundary review may impact the following secondary schools:
- Burlington Central HS
- Nelson HS
Below is the Study Area map illustrating the area under review:
For more information on the process and the roles and responsibilities of the committees, please review the School Boundary Review Administrative Procedure.
It is anticipated that the review will follow the Pathway 2 process as per the above Administrative Procedure, which won’t require the establishment of a Boundary Review Committee composed of Parent Members. It’s anticipated that the changes will be phased in over time, and no existing students will be moved who are currently attending Nelson or Burlington Central PS.Updates and Communication
Past Meeting Resources & Upcoming Meetings
BRSC Meetings
TBD
Boundary Review Recommendations (For Information)
TBD
Boundary Review Recommendations (For Decision)
TBD
Contact
If you have any questions regarding this review please email BurlCen-Nelson_Review@hdsb.ca
